MLB: Maddon makes early impression on Cubs faithful

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 03: The Chicago Cubs new manager Joe Maddon speaks after a press conference at Wrigley Field on November 3, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 03: The Chicago Cubs new manager Joe Maddon speaks after a press conference at Wrigley Field on November 3, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 03: The Chicago Cubs new manager Joe Maddon answers questions during a press conference at Wrigley Field on November 3, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 03: The Chicago Cubs new manager Joe Maddon answers questions during a press conference at Wrigley Field on November 3, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

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MLB: Maddon makes early impression on Cubs faithful

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CHICAGO - Joe Maddon's unusual road to the manager's office at Wrigley Field included a job interview at an RV park in Pensacola, Fla. The first public stop was a bar across the street from the iconic ballpark, where Maddon offered to buy a beer and a shot for everyone in the room.

Maddon brought his unconventional style to Chicago on Monday when he was introduced as the Cubs' fifth manager since the start of the 2010 season, replacing Rick Renteria after just one year on the job. Maddon repeatedly said how he excited he was about his new job and talked about winning - right now.

"Listen, for me, I'm going to be talking playoffs next year. OK, I'm going to tell you that right now," said Maddon, who got a $25 million, five-year contract, "because I can't go to spring training and say another thing. I'm just incapable of doing that. Why would you even report?"

The 60-year-old Maddon had a 754-705 record in nine seasons in Tampa Bay before opting out of his contract.

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